Tammy Sylvia
Campbell
Summary
Dedicated LVN with expertise in medication administration, geriatric care, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to ensuring patient safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations while advocating for patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Avir of Commerce
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing personalized care plans based on individual patient needs and conditions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and compliance standards.
- Implemented infection control procedures to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adapting care strategies to improve recovery rates.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LVN Charge Nurse
Denison Health and Rehab
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patients' health status and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Developed schedules for nursing personnel to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LVN Floor Nurse
Leonard Nursing Home
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Administered medication and monitored vital signs for diverse patient population.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
LVN Floor Nurse
Royce City Medical Lodge
10.2015 - 04.2019
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall safety standards within the facility.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient records management.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
Education
No Degree - LVN Nursing
Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas, TX08-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
LVN
Avir of Commerce
03.2022 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Denison Health and Rehab
07.2021 - 03.2022
LVN Floor Nurse
Leonard Nursing Home
04.2019 - 07.2021
LVN Floor Nurse
Royce City Medical Lodge
10.2015 - 04.2019
No Degree - LVN Nursing
Paris Junior College